TWRA site has links to Free Fishing Day fun
Joey Wray Finding a place to fish in Tennessee will be easier than ever for this year?s Free Fishing Day set, for Saturday, June 10. ?There has been terrific coordination between TWRA?s Information and Education Division and the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation,? noted Dan Hicks of the TWRA. ?If you have access to the…
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Neighborhood Excellence 400 Lineup At Dover Downs International Speedway, Dover, Del. Lap length: 1 mile (Car number in parentheses) 1. (12) Ryan Newman, Dodge, 154.633.2. (19) Jeremy Mayfield, Dodge, 154.361.3. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 154.063.4. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 153.774.5. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 153.662.6. (6) Mark Martin, Ford, 153.531.7. (11) Denny Hamlin, Chevrolet, 153.466.8.…
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Future Pioneer basketball camp WCHS head coach Ryan Smith and his staff will hold the Future Pioneer Basketball Camp July 10-12 at the Charlie Dalton Gym. The camp is divided into two age groups, with players placed in those groups based on the grade they will be in for the 2006-2007 school year. Players in…
Read MoreSmallmouth license plate in production
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announced that the smallmouth bass license plate will soon go into production, thanks to Danny Baker, from Fayetteville, Tennessee. ?Mr. Baker was recognized at today?s meeting of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission as the fisherman who put us over the top,? stated Bobby Wilson, TWRA Assistant Chief of fisheries. ?This…
Read MoreShaq carries Heat into NBA Finals
MIAMI (AP) There was no champagne. Not yet, anyway. After an offseason of often-criticized changes Pat Riley made to surround his superstars with more talent, the Miami Heat broke through to new heights ? and have no intention to stop climbing now. ?The job,? Shaquille O?Neal said, ?is not done.? Ah, but there?s only one…
Read MoreSEC coaching carousel slows, for now
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) Southeastern Conference football coaches spent part of last year?s spring meetings getting to know one another. With three new coaches and another returning to the league after a three-year hiatus, there were introductions, handshakes and pleasantries galore. No need for any of that this time around. Every football coach in the league…
Read MoreRain can?t slow down Security Federal field: Annual tennis tourney held at Civic Center
By DALE STUBBLEFIELD Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Cookeville?s John Boots returns a shot to Brian Thurman during their semifinal match Saturday afternoon in the Men?s A Singles division. The Annual Security Federal Tennis Tournament kicked off this week at the McMinnville Civic Center tennis courts with over 80 participants. Scheduled to start on…
Read MorePioneerette award winners
Photo provided The Warren County High School Pioneerettes held their annual Pioneerette Picnic recently at the home of Nancy and Billy Stubblefield in Viola. At the picnic, awards were handed out to members. Award winners were, front row, from left, Lauren Grandey, Best All Around Pioneerette; Kristen Hutchins, Best All Around Junior; Callie Durham, Best…
Read MoreNewman ends pole drought at Dover
DOVER, Del. (AP) NEWMAN Ryan Newman thought a little rain might extend his pole drought. Instead, the rain only delayed the wait and didn?t keep Newman from putting himself on the pole for the first time this season with a lap of 154.633 mph Friday at Dover International Speedway. Newman now has a 36 career…
Read MoreNew fishing feature in today?s Standard
Inside today?s edition of the Southern Standard sports section you?ll find a new feature which caters to our readers who love to spend time on the lakes and rivers during summer months. The ?Southern Standard Fishing report? joins TWRA officer Joey Wray?s ?Woods and Water? column, as the Standard expands its outdoor sports coverage.
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